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Can I stay in the car on a ferry?

You can't stay in your car for safety reasons. In case of an emergency, like a fire or a collision, you need to be able to evacuate the ship quickly. Most of the time, you need to join rafts located above the car deck.



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If you are thinking of leaving your car on the ship, you will not be able to, and you must park your car at Dover and cross as a foot passenger. If you take your car on the ferry, you drive on, leave the car, join it again when told at Calais and drive off.

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Drive on in the comfort and security of your own car with in-car check in. Stay in your own vehicle while waiting to board.

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Accommodations on board for overnight trips When traveling by sea during the night hours it is possible to sleep with an assigned seat, in an armchair or in a berth, or perhaps in an exclusive cabin depending on the type of accommodation on board selected during the booking phase.

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You will be given your security form and directed to the car ticket window to check-in and purchase your passenger tickets. After you have checked-in and purchased your ferry tickets, you may return to your vehicle.

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Ferry Concessions Please drink responsibly. Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages can be brought and consumed on board the ferry. Due to state law, alcoholic beverages that are not purchased on board the ferry cannot be consumed on the ferry. Please see our current COVID-19 rules related to masking.

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Anyone who refuses a screening or inspection will not be allowed on board a ferry.

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Yes, you can. In order to book a whole cabin for you and your travel companions, you will have to select the same accommodation type for all passengers.

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1. When you bring your vehicle you are required to check in earlier than those without a vehicle. 2. You cannot sleep in your car (or any vehicle) while the ship is underway.

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It's a Ride, Not a Destination No person shall remain on any ferry or in any terminal other than for transit or other NYC Ferry authorized purpose.

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If you are running late and are likely to miss your ferry, we suggest proceeding to the port to see if the ferry company will allow you to change the ticket to a different day or departure time. Keep in mind that if you do miss your ferry, the tickets are non-refundable.

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Do you check in your luggage on ferries? No, there is no check-in procedure for luggage items.

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Ferry Concessions Please drink responsibly. Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages can be brought and consumed on board the ferry. Due to state law, alcoholic beverages that are not purchased on board the ferry cannot be consumed on the ferry.

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About the disadvantages of ferries There are no perfect swimming facilities, and ferries also have their weaknesses. The main disadvantage of ferries, travelers often call the monotony of the landscape. During the entire journey from the deck, you can only observe the endless expanse of water.

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Please note the following: Travelers 14 and older, when traveling unaccompanied, will need to provide photo ID. Examples of photo ID can include but are not limited to: school ID cards, passports, state ID cards, and drivers licenses.

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